Study: People Spend Only 117 Days of Their Lives Having Sex

Contrary to the notion that more sex is always better, a study commissioned by fitness brand Reebok suggests people spend a surprisingly small amount of their lives engaged in sexual activity. Across nine countries, research indicated that individuals dedicate, on average, just 0.45 percent of their lives to sex, equating to approximately 117 days by the age of 71.

The study, conducted in collaboration with Censuswide, also found no significant link between the frequency of sexual encounters and overall happiness or life satisfaction. Those who reported having sex more often did not necessarily experience a greater sense of contentment.

Furthermore, the research highlighted that individuals tend to spend more time exercising than engaging in sexual activity, with an estimated 180 days spent on workouts throughout a lifetime. Perhaps more strikingly, the study revealed that people are connected to technology for a substantial 41 percent of their lives. This extensive screen time, researchers suggest, might be a contributing factor to modern feelings of frustration, loneliness, and anxiety, as people interact more with devices than with each other.